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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Car: 92 RS, 89 Formula, 84 Iroc
Engine: Carb 350, TPI 305, TBD
Transmission: T-5, 700r4, TBD
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi, 3.08 Posi, Moser 3.73
305 to 350 swap

Ok. I know all the info is in these boards somewhere but I'm having trouble putting it all together and finding all the answers.

I have an 89 TPI Firebird. I also rebuilt a 350 a while back. The 350 is a 70's motor so it is non-roller and non center bolt heads and hydraulic cam lifters.

1) If I keep the old heads I would need to modify the intake correct?
2) If I use the 305 heads do I need to change the bottom end for roller gear?
3) I need to use bigger injectors and change some computer gear correct?
4) I need to find an old style flex plate?
5) All accessories will bolt onto the front?
6) Should I just plop a carb on the 350 and forget about the tpi?

Thanks for any answers and suggestions.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Re: 305 to 350 swap

Originally Posted by windowrattler
1) If I keep the old heads I would need to modify the intake correct?
You don't want to keep the 70s heads.

Originally Posted by windowrattler
2) If I use the 305 heads do I need to change the bottom end for roller gear?
You'd need to use a retrofit roller cam setup.

Originally Posted by windowrattler
3) I need to use bigger injectors and change some computer gear correct?
You may need some tuning.

Originally Posted by windowrattler
4) I need to find an old style flex plate?
You need a flexplate for a 2 piece rear main seal.

Originally Posted by windowrattler
5) All accessories will bolt onto the front?
Yes

Originally Posted by windowrattler
6) Should I just plop a carb on the 350 and forget about the tpi?
That's a question that only you can answer.
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